Painted Tibetan Torgam Cabinet - 19th Century Margin Scheme It is not an antique

It is not an antique

this piece offers a striking blend of function and artistry

or simply as a striking rustic accent

There is a central bo (locking bar) which gives the bo dansu its name

Bottom Left: Garuda (khyung) the mythical lord of birds

Painted Tibetan Torgam Cabinet - 19th Century Margin Scheme It is not an antiqueThis 19th century Tibetan Torgam cabinet is from the Kham region of Eastern Tibet. Original polychrome Tibetan Torgam cabinets are rare to find. They were used for storing offerings to Mahakala (a wrathful & compassionate protector deity in Tibetan Buddhism). Torgams (also known as Torkham cabinets) were found in monasteries and the homes of wealthy Tibetan families, where they were used to store torma ritual offering cakes made from butter and